July 2024 Issue

Dear IMA Colleagues,

Let me first congratulate you all for receiving first state level prize in Aao Gaon Chale project of IMA at national level. On your behalf We, myself & Dr. Mehul Shah received this award at Delhi, on the occasion of doctor’s day. Three cheers for all of you.

This program was introduced way back in 2004, during the CWC meeting at Bangkok by our own World Medical Association President Dr. Ketan Desai at that time. It was launched in Lakhvad village of Mehsana district within 2 months only. Thus Gujarat is a pioneer of the project.

Goal:
The goal of the project is to bring about holistic improvement in the village health scenario using existing infrastructure & promoting intersectorial networking between IMA, Public sector & community. This will help in improving healthcare access in underdeveloped & underserved regions. This goal can be achieved by:
1) Encouraging the doctors to practice in rural area
2) Improving participation of community
3) Building capacity by providing training & resources to rural healthcare workers
4) Organising regular health camps & mobile clinics to provide services in remote areas.
5) Educating community about hygiene, nutrition & disease prevention.

By focusing on these areas, IMA aims to reduce disparities between urban & rural population. Thus quality healthcare is accessible to all sections of society.

Till date, more than 1000 villages are adopted by various state & local branches. This has benefitted more than 20 lac people. However, this is not the end but just a beginning of the journey. Many more branches are in process of adopting village & are eager to serve. Then after since last 2 years this programme Re Launch with more zeal, Enthusiasm. Chief Patron National IMA & Our Visionary leader Dr. Ketan Desai has sponsored & donated for First Three Prize of this project, Gujarat has played a flagship project in our state. I earnestly request all of you to join & support, in whatever form possible, this noble initiative.

I am eager to receive your feedback & suggestion. See you soon at GIMACON-2024@Rajkot.
With deepest respect & gratitude,

JAI IMA, JAI JAI GARVI GUJARAT, JAI HIND.

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